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City of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
DATE: REFERENCE NO. SUBJECT: Page:
403 -1272- Authorizing Vanguard Truck Center of Houston for
5/7/12 533.43 -00 emergency repairs to Unit #1629 in the amount of 1 of 1
$7,628.72
RECOMMENDATION:
We recommend City Council authorize Vanguard Truck Center of Houston to perform emergency
repairs to unit #1629 in the amount of $7,628.72.
BACKGROUND:
Initially Unit # 1629, an automated garbage truck, was sent to Stewart & Stevenson for transmission repair.
Due to a communication issue between the transmission and the onboard computer, this unit was then sent to
Vanguard for repairs. Vanguard determined that the wiring harness had been chewed up by rats and needed
replacing. This emergency request was approved by the Acting City Manager on 5/3/12.
Vendor Invoice Amount
Vanguard Truck Center of Houston $ 7,628.72
5216 N. McCarty Drive
Houston, Texas 77013
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT:
Funds are available in account 403 - 1272 - 533.43 -00
EMPLOYEE /STAFF EFFECT:
None
SUMMARY:
We recommend City Council authorize Vanguard Truck Center of Houston to perform emergency
repairs to unit #1629 in the amount of $7,628.72.
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Ross E. Blackketter, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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Deborah Echols, CPA
Director of Finance
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Shawna Tub CPPB
Purchasing Manager
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City Manager COMMENTS: City Secretary
5/8/2012
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
Public Works Department
MEMORANDUM
TO: John A. Comeaux, P.E., Acting City Manager
FROM: Ross E. Blackketter, P. E., Director of Public Works
DATE: 03 May 2012
RE: Emergency Repair of Garbage Truck #1629
Request your approval of the accompanying quote in the amount of $7,628.72 from
Vanguard Truck Center of Houston (Mack) for the emergency repair of the wiring
harness on residential garbage truck #1629. This truck was sent to Stewart &
Stevenson for transmission repair, and was sent by them to Vanguard due to a
communications issue between the transmission and the onboard computer. Vanguard
determined that the wiring harness has been chewed up by rats and needs replacing.
We will follow -up with an action item for Council approval for the next meeting.
att: Quote from Vanguard Truck Center of Houston (Mack) dated 01 May 12
APPROVED: � A-0-&- e' G-
John . Comeaux, P.E.
Acting City Manager
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Vanguard Truck Center of Houston (Mack)
5216 North McCarty Drive Houston, Texas 77013
Phone: (713)673 -1444
Case Number: 3408204 - PO Number: 116218 -PO Number: n/e
Servic e Writer.. Melonson, Wayne -Case Date: 05101/12 at 10:58AM CDT _... .. .1
City Of PortArthur I Unit #:
Address PO BOX 1069 Vehicle: 2007 Mack MR6885 Miles 70,422
PORT ARTHUR, TX 77641 4 Serial #: 7M 039167
Phone. (408)983-8518 1 VIN: 1 M2K189C97M039167
Fax: Engine: E7
Oust #: 27244 Engine Hsu rs:
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Item ID Operation Labor Parts Core Charge Total
DIAGNOSE FOR NOT COMMUNICATION FROM CHASSIS
3792531 TO TRANSMISSION $220.00 $0.00 $0.00 $220.00
3792533 RFPLACE BAD HARNESS $3,. $3,187.
Parts: (1) HARNESS 85000 50 $0.00 $7,03%
Parts: $3.187.50
Labor: $4,070.00
Core: $0.00
Haz Waste: $0.00
Shop; $100.00
Freight: $0.00
Tax: $271.22
TOTAL: $7,628.72
I hereby authorleu the repalr Work lied to be done along with the necessary materials and agrees that you are not responable for loss or damage to the vehicle
or articles left in the vehicle, in case of tire, theft, or any delays caused by unavailable parte or delays In parts shipments by the supplier or transporter. 1 hereby
grant you and/or your employees permission b operate the Vehicle for the purpose of tee4ng or Inspection, An express technicians lean Is hereby
acknowledged on the above vehicle to secure the amount of the repairs !hereto.
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